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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,661.03, 24,361.41 and 10,486.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,661.03, 24,361.41 and 10,486.08 is: 14,464.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,661.03 : 24,361.41 = 10,486.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,661.03/24,361.41 = 10,486.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,661.03x = 24,361.41 × 10,486.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,661.03x = 255,455,519.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,455,519.94/17,661.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,464.36

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